Travel Ready: Passport & TSA PreCheck Guide
Make your dream vacation stress-free with these quick tips to get your passport and TSA PreCheck ready!
Get your passport
If you’re planning international travel, you *must* have a valid passport. Here’s how to get one:
✅ What You’ll Need:
✅ Proof of citizenship (birth certificate or naturalization certificate)
✅ Government-issued photo ID
✅ Passport photo (2×2 inches) – most pharmacies or USPS locations offer this
✅ Completed Form DS-11 (for first-time applicants) https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/passports/forms/ds-11.pdf
• Application fee
⏳ Processing Times:
⏳ Routine: 6–8 weeks
⏳ Expedited: 2–3 weeks (additional fee)
🔗 Find a nearby passport office: https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/
Step 2: Skip the Line with TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheck is a game-changer for frequent flyers. Here’s how to enroll:
📝 How to Apply:
1. Start at https://www.tsa.gov/precheck
2. Schedule an in-person appointment
3. Pay the $78 fee (valid for 5 years)
🛫 Benefits:
• Keep your shoes, belts, and jackets on
• Laptops and liquids stay in your bag
• Shorter security lines
• Accepted at 200+ airports and 90+ airlines
🎉 Bonus: One trip with it and you’ll never go back!
Quick Checklist to Be Travel Ready
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- TSA PreCheck approved
- Checked for visa requirements
- Travel itinerary saved
- Contacted your travel agent (that's me!)
Have Questions About Passports or PreCheck?
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